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Thru the Lens: RFR Realty’s holds Sunset Cocktail Party in the penthouse at 17 State St.

Shown (from left) are: Clayton Kline of JLL; Gregg Popkin of RFR; Barry Lewen of CRESA; John Wheeler of JLL; Ryan Silverman of RFR; Eliza Akers of JLL; and Mitch Konsker of JLL.

Manhattan, NY Over 200 brokers attended RFR Realty’s “Sunset Cocktail Party,” which was held on November 29th in the Penthouse at 17 State St., a 42-story boutique office tower. The catered event featured signature drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres. 

There has been a tremendous uptick in recent leasing activity. Global advisory firm StoneTurn Group LLP relocated and expanded to a 13,100-square-foot, full-floor space. The tenant, which has been in the building since 2014, doubled in size from 7,234 s/f. In addition, existing tenant DDCD & Partners Inc., a strategic advertising agency that has been located at 17 State since 2011, relocated on a long-term basis to a tower floor unit. 

RFR’s director of leasing AJ Camhi and vice president of leasing Ryan Silverman, along with JLL’s Mitchell Konsker, John Wheeler and Clayton Kline represented the ownership.

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